Category: Education

College of Medicine and Regional One Health Celebrate Grand Opening of Lounge for Medical Students, Residents

Written by Erika Wynn

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Education

The University of Tennessee Health Science Center College of Medicine and Regional One Health recently held a ribbon-cutting ceremony to celebrate the opening of a new dedicated student space for UTHSC College of Medicine students and residents at the hospital. This development contributes to fostering a supportive and enriching environment for UTHSC College of Medicine… Read More

High School to Health Care, Forging Pathways into Lab and Data Sciences

Written by Janay Jeans

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Education

The laboratory and data sciences fields have experienced a severe shortage of professionals and face challenges with recruiting prospective students into lab and data sciences programs. Now, faculty within the College of Health Professions have created a new program to enhance recruitment and introduce high school students to lab and data science careers. “There is… Read More

CHIPS Wins 2023 Innovation Award

Written by Peggy Reisser

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Clinical CareEducation

The Center for Healthcare Improvement and Patient Simulation (CHIPS) at the University of Tennessee Health Science Center was one of five recipients of the 2023 Innovation Awards presented today by Inside Memphis Business magazine and Memphis Magazine. CHIPS was recognized for putting Memphis and Tennessee on the map for cutting-edge simulation training across all health… Read More

2023 Norfleet Forum to Focus on Artificial Intelligence in Health Care

Written by Peggy Reisser

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Clinical CareEducationPublic ServiceResearch

The 2023 Frank Norfleet Forum for the Advancement of Health is set for Friday, October 20, from 7:30 a.m. to 3 p.m., at the University of Tennessee Health Science Center. Held for the first time since the COVID-19 pandemic, this prestigious health forum will focus on artificial intelligence (AI) in health care and how it… Read More

Second UTHSC Family Campaign Surpasses Donor Goal

Written by Christopher Green

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Education

During the second UTHSC Family Campaign, Security Officer Veronica Jones had a goal to share her love for the university and for giving back. Jones served as a campaign captain for the Campus Police Department, tasked with inspiring her colleagues in the department and across the university to make a gift of any size and… Read More

UTHSC College of Nursing Garners $4 Million to Expand Support for Midwifery in the Delta

Written by Leigh Ann Roman

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Clinical CareEducation

The University of Tennessee Health Science Center’s College of Nursing has received a four-year, $4 million grant from the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) to support increasing the number and diversity of nurse midwives in the Delta region. The college launched a Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) concentration in Nurse Midwifery in 2021, with… Read More

UT Innovation Challenge Winner ‘Shed a Few Tears’ of Joy

Written by Peggy Reisser

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Education

It was almost like a surprise birthday party. That’s how Shakalle Milam, a clinical dental assistant in the UTHSC College of Dentistry, described the way it felt to be notified Friday morning that she was one of nine winners of the UT System’s Innovation Challenge. In the spring, the system put out a call to… Read More

UTHSC College of Dentistry Expands Clinical Presence in East Tennessee

Written by Abby Stanton

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Clinical CareEducation

Continuing its mission to expand its clinical reach across the state, the College of Dentistry at the University of Tennessee Health Science Center has established two new student clinical rotation sites in Crossville and Knoxville. “Clinical rotations are excellent opportunities for our students,” said Orpheus Triplett, DDS, assistant dean for extramural clinical education and community… Read More